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Gantz Sharpens Criticism of Lapid, Declares He Has No Place in Public Life

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First reported by Srugim · Jun 29, 2026

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Benny Gantz sharply criticized Yair Lapid, saying he has no place in public life after Lapid called Gantz's party a Netanyahu satellite. The dispute comes amid coalition talks and shifting poll numbers ahead of elections.

01Benny Gantz declared Yair Lapid has no place in public life after Lapid called Gantz's party a Netanyahu satellite.
02Lapid accused Gantz and Dedi Simchi of supporting Netanyahu's political victory.
03Gantz condemned Lapid for political calculations during a national crisis on October 7.
04Gantz mocked Lapid's party as a "member of the Together party" in a derogatory manner.
05Gantz aims to form a broad Zionist unity bloc to face Israel's challenges.
06Polls show Gadi Eizenkot's party rising, Bennett-Lapid list falling, and Blue and White below the threshold.

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